Genda (Calendula / Pot marigold)
Calendula (Calendula / Pot marigold)
Calendula officinalis
The sunny, soothing skin herb for wounds, rashes and minor burns.
Calendula plant · Herb · Parts: Flower, Leaf
- Taste (rasa)
- Bitter, pungent, aromatic
- Energy (virya)
- Cooling
- Balances
- Pitta, Kapha
What it is used for
Benefits
- Speeds healing of minor cuts, scrapes and burns
- Soothes irritated skin, diaper rash and eczema
- Supports lymphatic and digestive comfort
How much
Dosage
1-2 tsp dried flowers per cup of tea, or 1-2 ml tincture, 2-3 times daily.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Calendula skin wash
Steep 1 tbsp dried flowers in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Apply with a clean cloth.
2-3 times daily on affected skin
Calendula tea
Steep 1 tsp dried flowers in hot water for 10 minutes.
After meals for digestive comfort
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Precautions
- Avoid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding
- Skip if allergic to ragweed, daisies or other Asteraceae plants
- Use only Calendula officinalis, not ornamental marigolds
Where this comes from
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Common questions
What is Calendula used for?
The sunny, soothing skin herb for wounds, rashes and minor burns. In traditional use the main applications are: Speeds healing of minor cuts, scrapes and burns; Soothes irritated skin, diaper rash and eczema; Supports lymphatic and digestive comfort.
What is the typical dosage of Calendula?
1-2 tsp dried flowers per cup of tea, or 1-2 ml tincture, 2-3 times daily. Amounts vary with age, constitution and health status, so confirm your own dose with a qualified practitioner.
How and when should Calendula be taken?
Calendula skin wash: Steep 1 tbsp dried flowers in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Apply with a clean cloth. Timing — 2-3 times daily on affected skin
Are there any precautions with Calendula?
Avoid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding Skip if allergic to ragweed, daisies or other Asteraceae plants Use only Calendula officinalis, not ornamental marigolds Speak to a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take prescription medication.
Does Calendula replace medical treatment?
No. This page documents traditional Ayurvedic use for education; it is not a diagnosis or treatment and does not replace prescribed medication or professional advice.
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